Antinoopolis

Published/Created:
Egypt, Antinoopolis (Sheikh-'Ibada)
founded 130
Notes:
Site in Egypt 75 km north of Asyut. Founded by Roman Emperor Hadrian in October 130 to commemorate his companion Antinous who had drowned in the Nile there. Now a deserted settlement, called Sheikh-'Ibada.
Variant Titles:
Sheikh-'Ibada; Antinoupolis
Period/Style:
Hadrianic
Culture:
Roman
Accession Number:
254383
Genre:
prints (AAT)
Format:
Image
Content Type:
Prints & Photographs
Rights:
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement
Access Restrictions:
Yale Community Only
Source Note:
B: Grimm, Obelisk des Antinoos, 1994
Yale Collection:
Visual Resources Collection
Digital Collection:
Visual Resources Collection
Local Record Number:
Portfolio Item ID: 6288
OID:
304684
PID:
digcoll:2159503